I thought that I'd seen most of the best operas more than once - I was mistaken - this was superb..great score, beautifully performed with subtle direction from James Levine..fascinating staging by B. Sher, an amazing performances by the new tenor, as well as Anna Netrebko (I'm so glad that she's performing so much at the Met), Alan Held and the rest of the great cast. Thanks, Peter Gelb
One of the most popular operas, Aida, was given new life by Peter Gelb with amazing, spectacular, and innovating scenery, costumes, dancing, and cast. Great singing and acting (particularly Dolora Zajack) brought Verdi's wonderful music new life. No elephants, but spirited horses!